Grandson, Sam Lukas, with long hair at his uncle Brent's house for Christmas in 2008. He's holding a sonic screwdriver from Dr. Who.
Grandson, Sam Lukas, with long hair at his uncle Brent's house for Christmas in 2008. He's holding a sonic screwdriver from Dr. Who.
Grandson Sam also got this air rifle for Christmas (2008).
Grandson Sam also got this air rifle for Christmas (2008).
He really liked it!
He really liked it!
Arvin's four granddaughters - (back) Audra & Emily, (front) twins Cassandra & Amanda Hagen (2008).
Arvin's four granddaughters - (back) Audra & Emily, (front) twins Cassandra & Amanda Hagen (2008).
Bev and Arvin, with his youngest brother, Chuck, and his wife, Charlene.
Bev and Arvin, with his youngest brother, Chuck, and his wife, Charlene.
Arvin's sister-in-law, Charlene, was the first of the siblings' generation to go; he was the second. They were both loved very much. May they rest in peace.
Arvin's sister-in-law, Charlene, was the first of the siblings' generation to go; he was the second. They were both loved very much. May they rest in peace.
Arvin's oldest grandchildren - Erik & Audra - dressed in John Deere green and yellow (2009).
Arvin's oldest grandchildren - Erik & Audra - dressed in John Deere green and yellow (2009).
The family photographer at work!
The family photographer at work!
Beaming father and family photographer, Arvin, with temporarily-bearded youngest son, Brent.
Beaming father and family photographer, Arvin, with temporarily-bearded youngest son, Brent.
Arvin with granddaughter, Amanda Hagen. He often looked happy like this, especially around family.
Arvin with granddaughter, Amanda Hagen. He often looked happy like this, especially around family.
Arvin Hagen clan at family reunion: (back row) Allan, Marla & Erik Hagen; Samuel & Darrel Lukas (middle row) Arvin, Beverly & Audra Hagen, Cindy Hagen Lukas, Michele & Brent Hagen (front row) Cassandra, Amanda and Emily Hagen
Arvin Hagen clan at family reunion: (back row) Allan, Marla & Erik Hagen; Samuel & Darrel Lukas (middle row) Arvin, Beverly & Audra Hagen, Cindy Hagen Lukas, Michele & Brent Hagen (front row) Cassandra, Amanda and Emily Hagen
Arvin's mother, Hazel, didn't drive, but he and Alden took turns having her drive this golf cart!
Arvin's mother, Hazel, didn't drive, but he and Alden took turns having her drive this golf cart!
Alden's turn.
Alden's turn.
Bev & Arvin at the lake with granddaughters Cassie, Emily and Amanda.
Bev & Arvin at the lake with granddaughters Cassie, Emily and Amanda.
Arvin and Bev with daughter-in-law Michele Hagen and granddaughters Cassandra, Emily and Amanda in Brussels, Belgium (2010). Son, Brent Hagen, must be wielding the camera.
Arvin and Bev with daughter-in-law Michele Hagen and granddaughters Cassandra, Emily and Amanda in Brussels, Belgium (2010). Son, Brent Hagen, must be wielding the camera.
Arvin & Bev, 2010, Grand Square, Brussels, Belgium
Arvin & Bev, 2010, Grand Square, Brussels, Belgium
Bev and Arvin with daughter-in-law Michele (Matejka) Hagen.
Bev and Arvin with daughter-in-law Michele (Matejka) Hagen.
This is the best way to travel by air. Apparently, Bev and Arvin weren't at all anxious!
This is the best way to travel by air. Apparently, Bev and Arvin weren't at all anxious!
Two Hagens full of hot hair blowing out a shared birthday cake, overseen by Brent's mother-in-law, Sandra Wilson Matejka. Their birthdays were only three days apart.
Two Hagens full of hot hair blowing out a shared birthday cake, overseen by Brent's mother-in-law, Sandra Wilson Matejka. Their birthdays were only three days apart.
Arvin was so good at letting others know they were supported and cared about. He had broad shoulders to lean on, too.
Arvin was so good at letting others know they were supported and cared about. He had broad shoulders to lean on, too.
Arvin & Bev visiting his Aunt Wilma for her 94th birthday (March 2010).
Arvin & Bev visiting his Aunt Wilma for her 94th birthday (March 2010).
Birthday "boy" Arvin, with daughter, Cindy Hagen Lukas.
Birthday "boy" Arvin, with daughter, Cindy Hagen Lukas.
Double Hagen cousins being silly at a family reunion. Back: Jerry, Chuck, Alden & Arvin. Front: Karen, Sharon, Pat & Joanne (2011).
Double Hagen cousins being silly at a family reunion. Back: Jerry, Chuck, Alden & Arvin. Front: Karen, Sharon, Pat & Joanne (2011).
Audra's wedding to Cory Grunhovd. The expanded family: Erik, Allan, Audra, Cory & Marla.
Audra's wedding to Cory Grunhovd. The expanded family: Erik, Allan, Audra, Cory & Marla.
Audra & Cory with Grandpa Arvin & Grandma Bev Hagen.
Audra & Cory with Grandpa Arvin & Grandma Bev Hagen.
Audra and her cousins: Cassie, Amanda & Emily.
Audra and her cousins: Cassie, Amanda & Emily.
Again, but in mustaches: Cassie, Audra, Amanda & Emily.
Again, but in mustaches: Cassie, Audra, Amanda & Emily.
They're having fun! Cassie, Audra, Amanda & Emily.
They're having fun! Cassie, Audra, Amanda & Emily.
New bride, Audra Hagen Grunhovd and Grandpa Arvin Hagen.
New bride, Audra Hagen Grunhovd and Grandpa Arvin Hagen.
Nice photo of Arvin & Bev Hagen.
Nice photo of Arvin & Bev Hagen.
Cindy and Allan at Audra's wedding.
Cindy and Allan at Audra's wedding.
Erik Hagen & his significant other, Karin Struwe.
Erik Hagen & his significant other, Karin Struwe.
Brent's family at Audra's wedding. Back: Emily & Brent. Front: Amanda, Cassandra & Michele.
Brent's family at Audra's wedding. Back: Emily & Brent. Front: Amanda, Cassandra & Michele.
Daughter Cindy Hagen Lukas' last dance with Arvin Hagen at granddaughter Audra's wedding (2011)
Daughter Cindy Hagen Lukas' last dance with Arvin Hagen at granddaughter Audra's wedding (2011)
Bev & Brent dancing at Audra's wedding.
Bev & Brent dancing at Audra's wedding.
Cousins Cassie & Audra at the wedding dance.
Cousins Cassie & Audra at the wedding dance.
Arvin Hagen's family at granddaughter Audra's home with Cory Grunhovd: Allan Hagen; Cindy Hagen Lukas; Brent, Bev & Arvin Hagen (2011).
Arvin Hagen's family at granddaughter Audra's home with Cory Grunhovd: Allan Hagen; Cindy Hagen Lukas; Brent, Bev & Arvin Hagen (2011).
Hagen siblings: Karen Christianson and Charles (Chuck), Alden & Arvin Hagen (from youngest to oldest) on August 18, 2011.
Hagen siblings: Karen Christianson and Charles (Chuck), Alden & Arvin Hagen (from youngest to oldest) on August 18, 2011.
Hagen first cousins at 2011 family reunion: Jerry Hagen, Arvin Hagen, Sharon Sweitzer, Alden Hagen, Pat Warren, Charles (Chuck) Hagen, Joanne Billings, Karen Christianson
Hagen first cousins at 2011 family reunion: Jerry Hagen, Arvin Hagen, Sharon Sweitzer, Alden Hagen, Pat Warren, Charles (Chuck) Hagen, Joanne Billings, Karen Christianson
Arvin's lake home with siblings: Arvin, Alden, Karen & Chuck.
Arvin's lake home with siblings: Arvin, Alden, Karen & Chuck.
2012 family reunion
2012 family reunion
Proud first-time Grandpa Allan Hagen with Astrid.
Proud first-time Grandpa Allan Hagen with Astrid.
Audra & Cory's new daughter, Astrid Allyn Grunhovd, with Great-Grandma Bev and Great Grandpa Arvin Hagen (2012)
Audra & Cory's new daughter, Astrid Allyn Grunhovd, with Great-Grandma Bev and Great Grandpa Arvin Hagen (2012)
Great-Grandma & Grandpa Hagen with Astrid.
Great-Grandma & Grandpa Hagen with Astrid.
Arvin's granddaughter, Audra Hagen Grunhovd, and her family, Astrid and Cory Grunhovd.
Arvin's granddaughter, Audra Hagen Grunhovd, and her family, Astrid and Cory Grunhovd.
Arvin's 1st great-grandaughter, Astrid Allyn Grunhovd.
Arvin's 1st great-grandaughter, Astrid Allyn Grunhovd.
Arvin Hagen's family at his Fargo townhome: Allan, Cindy, Arvin, Bev & Brent (2011)
Arvin Hagen's family at his Fargo townhome: Allan, Cindy, Arvin, Bev & Brent (2011)
1st great granddaughter Astrid Allyn Grunhovd, Cindy Hagen Lukas & Arvin, Fargo townhome
1st great granddaughter Astrid Allyn Grunhovd, Cindy Hagen Lukas & Arvin, Fargo townhome
Arvin taking a break after shoveling snow at Fargo townhome.
Arvin taking a break after shoveling snow at Fargo townhome.
Arvin's youngest brother - Charles (Chuck's) - family: Paris Baca, Chuck, Sheila Hagen, Bradley Hagen, Debbie Hagen Baca, Matthew Hagen, Rio Baca (2011)
Arvin's youngest brother - Charles (Chuck's) - family: Paris Baca, Chuck, Sheila Hagen, Bradley Hagen, Debbie Hagen Baca, Matthew Hagen, Rio Baca (2011)
Bev & Arvin in Norway
Bev & Arvin in Norway
Arvin and Bev with granddaughter, Emily Hagen.
Arvin and Bev with granddaughter, Emily Hagen.
Arvin spent many hours providing service in this progressive Lutheran church in Fargo, ND.
Arvin spent many hours providing service in this progressive Lutheran church in Fargo, ND.
Arvin's long-time church echoed his own beliefs: "This is St. John. We welcome the noises of all creation as we worship God together."
Arvin's long-time church echoed his own beliefs: "This is St. John. We welcome the noises of all creation as we worship God together."
Proud Arvin at the baptism of his first great-granddaughter, Astrid (Jan 12, 2013)
Proud Arvin at the baptism of his first great-granddaughter, Astrid (Jan 12, 2013)
Arvin and first great-granddaughter, Astrid Allyn Grunhovd.
Arvin and first great-granddaughter, Astrid Allyn Grunhovd.
Astrid Allyn Grunhovd's baptism with father, Cory Grunhovd; mother, Audra Hagen Grunhovd; and great-grandparents, Arvin & Bev Hagen (Jan 12, 2013)
Astrid Allyn Grunhovd's baptism with father, Cory Grunhovd; mother, Audra Hagen Grunhovd; and great-grandparents, Arvin & Bev Hagen (Jan 12, 2013)
Astrid Allyn Grunhovd's baptism, with father, Cory Grunhovd; mother, Audra Hagen; and proud great-grandfather, Arvin Hagen (Jan 12, 2013)
Astrid Allyn Grunhovd's baptism, with father, Cory Grunhovd; mother, Audra Hagen; and proud great-grandfather, Arvin Hagen (Jan 12, 2013)
Loving great-grandfather, Arvin, looking like a Deere & Co. executive again, with Astrid on the floor of his Fargo townhome (2013).
Loving great-grandfather, Arvin, looking like a Deere & Co. executive again, with Astrid on the floor of his Fargo townhome (2013).
Arvin with Charles (Chuck) Hagen, Alden Hagen and Karen Christianson on a siblings' outing.
Arvin with Charles (Chuck) Hagen, Alden Hagen and Karen Christianson on a siblings' outing.
Drinkwine cousins 2013: (back)Alden Hagen, Shirley Cicchese, Ron Crosby, Greg&Kent Drinkwine, Chuck Hagen, Vicky Bonkrud, Jerry&Arvin Hagen (front)Crystal Cramer, Pat Warren, Penny Beaver, Shar Sweitzer, Marilyn McKenzie, Joanne Billings, Karen Christians
Drinkwine cousins 2013: (back)Alden Hagen, Shirley Cicchese, Ron Crosby, Greg&Kent Drinkwine, Chuck Hagen, Vicky Bonkrud, Jerry&Arvin Hagen (front)Crystal Cramer, Pat Warren, Penny Beaver, Shar Sweitzer, Marilyn McKenzie, Joanne Billings, Karen Christians
Arvin & Uncle Perry at 2013 family reunion.
Arvin & Uncle Perry at 2013 family reunion.
Arvin and his Uncle Perry, Aunt Lucille, Aunt Helen & brother, Charles (Chuck) at 2013 family reunion.
Arvin and his Uncle Perry, Aunt Lucille, Aunt Helen & brother, Charles (Chuck) at 2013 family reunion.
Brent, Cassie, Amanda & Michele Hagen, Sept 2013
Brent, Cassie, Amanda & Michele Hagen, Sept 2013
Arvin & Karen (Sept 2013)
Arvin & Karen (Sept 2013)
Arvin & Bev Hagen's 60th anniversary, 2013
Arvin & Bev Hagen's 60th anniversary, 2013
Arvin in the kitchen of his Fargo townhome (Christmas, 2013), surrounded by granddaughters Emily, Amanda and Cassandra and a puzzle they'd completed together.
Arvin in the kitchen of his Fargo townhome (Christmas, 2013), surrounded by granddaughters Emily, Amanda and Cassandra and a puzzle they'd completed together.
Arvin's niece, Sheila Hagen, youngest brother Charles' (Chuck's) youngest daughter (2014).
Arvin's niece, Sheila Hagen, youngest brother Charles' (Chuck's) youngest daughter (2014).
.Arvin's first grandson, Erik Hagen (2014).
.Arvin's first grandson, Erik Hagen (2014).
Xander, Arvin''s first great-grandson and granddaughter Emily's son (2015).
Xander, Arvin''s first great-grandson and granddaughter Emily's son (2015).
Son, Brent, brings daughter, Emily, and her new son, Xander, to visit Arvin in Mapleview Memory Care for the first and last time (2015).
Son, Brent, brings daughter, Emily, and her new son, Xander, to visit Arvin in Mapleview Memory Care for the first and last time (2015).
Daughter Cindy's family - husband Darrel, Cindy, son Sam and his fiancee, Brandy Smith (Feb 2015).
Daughter Cindy's family - husband Darrel, Cindy, son Sam and his fiancee, Brandy Smith (Feb 2015).
Grandson, Sam, proposing to fiancee Brandy Smith (Feb 2015).
Grandson, Sam, proposing to fiancee Brandy Smith (Feb 2015).
Arvin's daughter, Cindy, and the teal hair she gifted herself with on her 57th birthday (2015).
Arvin's daughter, Cindy, and the teal hair she gifted herself with on her 57th birthday (2015).
Arvin's 80th birthday at Maple View Memory Care (2015).
Arvin's 80th birthday at Maple View Memory Care (2015).
Arvin and sister Karen on his 80th birthday (2015).
Arvin and sister Karen on his 80th birthday (2015).
Rio Baca, the granddaughter of Arvin's brother, Charles (Chuck) Hagen, visited May 7, 2015, and took this photo of her hand in Arvin's. A beautiful, touching final image that captures his loving essence.
Rio Baca, the granddaughter of Arvin's brother, Charles (Chuck) Hagen, visited May 7, 2015, and took this photo of her hand in Arvin's. A beautiful, touching final image that captures his loving essence.
For Arvin's funeral
For Arvin's funeral
Dearest Brother,
We will always hold you, your laughter, your smile, the kindness in your eyes. A day will not go by when we do not think of you and thank our Lord for the gift you have been in our lives.
Our love always,
Alden, Charles & Karen
Dearest Brother,
We will always hold you, your laughter, your smile, the kindness in your eyes. A day will not go by when we do not think of you and thank our Lord for the gift you have been in our lives.
Our love always,
Alden, Charles & Karen
Flat marker ordered May 14, 2015 for Arvin & Bev Hagen's burial site next to Arvin's parents - Adolph & Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen - in Grenora, ND.
Flat marker ordered May 14, 2015 for Arvin & Bev Hagen's burial site next to Arvin's parents - Adolph & Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen - in Grenora, ND.
Adolph & Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen's existing grave marker.
Adolph & Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen's existing grave marker.
Important to remember...
Important to remember...
Those of us who loved Arvin will wish this for a very long time...
Those of us who loved Arvin will wish this for a very long time...
Arvin has gone from being a wise elder to valued ancestor. He's joined the many loved ones who went before him, including...
Arvin has gone from being a wise elder to valued ancestor. He's joined the many loved ones who went before him, including...
Ole Lillevold family
Ole Lillevold family
Peter & Anna family, ca 1914.Back: Henry "Hank", Oliver & Claudia. Front: Carl, Peter, Inga, Mabel, Anna & Adolph.
Peter & Anna family, ca 1914.Back: Henry "Hank", Oliver & Claudia. Front: Carl, Peter, Inga, Mabel, Anna & Adolph.
Hagens & Lillevolds, ca 1915
Hagens & Lillevolds, ca 1915
Hagens & Lillevolds, ca 1919
Hagens & Lillevolds, ca 1919
Hagens & a Lillevold, ca 1920. Mabel, Inga, John Otto, Claudia. Tall girl in back is Gunda Lillevold, their Wisconsin cousin.
Hagens & a Lillevold, ca 1920. Mabel, Inga, John Otto, Claudia. Tall girl in back is Gunda Lillevold, their Wisconsin cousin.
Peter & Anna family, ca 1931. Mabel, Henry "Hank", Peter, Adolph, John Otto, Anna, Oliver, Carl & Claudia.
Peter & Anna family, ca 1931. Mabel, Henry "Hank", Peter, Adolph, John Otto, Anna, Oliver, Carl & Claudia.
Hank, Lanor, Hazel & Adolph Hagen
Hank, Lanor, Hazel & Adolph Hagen
Lillian & Oliver Hagen, 1958
Lillian & Oliver Hagen, 1958
Paul Pederstuen, another cousin. Arvin's Dad, Adolph, once had a garage with this Paul.
Paul Pederstuen, another cousin. Arvin's Dad, Adolph, once had a garage with this Paul.
Slaaens & Heides: Dagmar & Ragnar Slaaen, two unknown women, Timon Slaaen, Torger Slaaen(?) and unknown man.
Slaaens & Heides: Dagmar & Ragnar Slaaen, two unknown women, Timon Slaaen, Torger Slaaen(?) and unknown man.
Young Hazel Drinkwine family: Mother, Julia, holding baby Wilma and Lynn, Denver "Tuck" and Hazel.
Young Hazel Drinkwine family: Mother, Julia, holding baby Wilma and Lynn, Denver "Tuck" and Hazel.
Denver "Tuck", Lynn, Hazel and baby Wilma Drinkwine.
Denver "Tuck", Lynn, Hazel and baby Wilma Drinkwine.
Hazel holding youngest sister, Cleora Drinkwine. She died at the age of 2 years old.
Hazel holding youngest sister, Cleora Drinkwine. She died at the age of 2 years old.
Coy & Julia Drinkwine family. Back: Lynn, Perry (still alive), LeRoy "Lee", Denver "Tuck" & Hazel. Front: Lanor, Grace, Coy, Julia, Lucille (still alive) & Wilma.
Coy & Julia Drinkwine family. Back: Lynn, Perry (still alive), LeRoy "Lee", Denver "Tuck" & Hazel. Front: Lanor, Grace, Coy, Julia, Lucille (still alive) & Wilma.
Julia Drinkwine in a rare photo with her hair down. Instead of white, grey or silver, it was golden-straw colored. She usually wore it in two braids wrapped around her head.
Julia Drinkwine in a rare photo with her hair down. Instead of white, grey or silver, it was golden-straw colored. She usually wore it in two braids wrapped around her head.